FAQs
What is the primary responsibility of the Inventory Planning and Replenishment Analyst?
The primary responsibility is to develop and implement inventory strategies that maximize sales and inventory productivity for a merchandising category.
What kind of teams will the Analyst be collaborating with?
The Analyst will collaborate closely with merchants, vendors, stores, transportation, distribution, and sourcing teams.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
Key responsibilities include ensuring in-stock and replenishment efficiency, serving as the primary contact for Merchant and MP, addressing field concerns, managing transitions/resets, identifying process challenges, and handling vendor communication.
What is the typical inventory managed by the Analyst?
The Analyst typically manages $135 million of inventory.
How much annual sales does the Analyst support?
The Analyst supports $658 million of annual sales.
What are the minimum qualifications for this position?
Candidates must be eighteen years of age or older and legally permitted to work in the United States.
Is a specific degree required for the Analyst position?
A BA/BS degree is preferred, but not required.
What type of experience is necessary for the Analyst role?
This position does not require any specific years of work experience, and candidates can apply with no prior experience.
Will the role require any travel?
Yes, the position may require overnight travel, but typically less than 10% of the time.
What are the physical requirements for this role?
The job primarily involves sitting in a comfortable position with occasional opportunities to move about, and may rarely require moving or lifting light articles.
What skills are preferred for candidates applying for this position?
Candidates should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a good understanding of statistics, and the ability to communicate analysis and recommendations effectively.